AUBREY ORGANICS BLUE GREEN ALGAE WITH GRAPE SEED EXTRACT MOISTURIZER, SPF 15
last updated: 04/30/08 brand: Aubrey Organics by Aubrey Organics, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) (8%) |
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
 | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredient: Padimate O (PABA Ester). Inactive Ingredients: Coconut Fatty Acid Cream Base, Organic Aloe Vera, Deionized Water, Organic Shea Butter, Aubrey's Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E), Milk Thistle Extract, Organic Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Lavender Water, Canadian Willowherb Extract, Organic Lavender Oil, Organic Blue Green Algae, Grape Seed Extract, Organic Blue Camomile Oil.
Directions from packaging: TO USE: Shake well before using.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) PADIMATE O PABA ESTER (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| VITAMIN A | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| LAVENDER OIL * (ORGANIC) | 1 | 97% | Endocrine disruption |
| SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT MILK THISTLE EXTRACT | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL BLUE CAMOMILE OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOW HERB) EXTRACT CANADIAN WILLOWHERB EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER LAVENDER WATER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSE HIPS SEED OIL ROSE HIP SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| COCONUT ACID COCONUT FATTY ACID CREAM BASE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| BLUE GREEN ALGAE (ORGANIC) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| WATER (DEIONIZED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | VITAMIN A |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | VITAMIN A |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | VITAMIN A, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | VITAMIN A |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVENDER OIL * |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | VITAMIN A |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | VITAMIN A, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | VITAMIN A |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | VITAMIN A, COCONUT ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVENDER OIL *, ROSE HIPS SEED OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER, EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOW HERB) EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), VITAMIN A | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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